News & Community Updates
LRT to Orléans chugging along
Today, I was very pleased to join Mayor Jim Watson in announcing the City of Ottawa’s plans to move forward with Stage 2 of our Light Rail Transit project, which will connect Ottawa; East, West and South together.
Blais delivers on major cycling & pedestrian project
Stephen is proud to announce that a major 2014 election commitment, the Trans Orléans Cycling and Pedestrian Pathway, is in its final design stage and should be shovel ready by this fall.
Blais carves out funding for Carlsbad Springs carnival
Cumberland City Councillor and community champion Stephen Blais visited the Carlsbad Springs Carnival last weekend after helping them attain $4,000 in funding for the weekend festivities.
Blais on the bus
In order to personally assess the impact of the recent changes, over the past few weeks I have started to ride every commuter bus route in Cumberland Ward to determine how the changes are working.
Cumberland Councillor getting a taste of OC Transpo commuter life
Coun. Stephen Blais is taking every commuter route in his ward this winter to get a first-hand look at recent route changes and schedules through Cumberland ward.
Blais inspires students at Maple Ridge WE DAY event
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais visited Maple Ridge Elementary School to speak to students in grades 4-8 about the importance of municipal government.
Blais secures massive grant for Navan theatre company
Stephen is pleased to announce that Vintage Stock Theatre will receive a $40,000 grant to purchase a new portable theatrical stage.
Cumberland emerges victorious in Ottawa Budget 2017
Stephen Blais is pleased to announce that residents of Orléans & Cumberland will see huge benefits from the Ottawa Budget 2017.
Blais helps support Ottawa's first basketball academy
Stephen is donating $1,000 to the Canada Topflight Academy, an elite basketball academy pilot program, to help fund tuition and travel expenses for students.
Blais continues to champion public transit in Orléans
City Councillor and Transit Commission Chair Stephen Blais is pleased to announce that OC Transpo will expand its service for Orléans transit users.
Henri Rocque Park Breaks Ground
Blais joined by family to commemorate former Cumberland Mayor Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais was joined by members off the Rocque…
Curbing Rolling Stops with Freshly Painted Road Signs
Cumberland City Councillor Stephen Blais and Orléans Councillor Bob Monette unveiled a new tool to reduce rolling stops by painting…
Blais Committed to Environmental Stewardship
Cumberland City Councillor and environmental steward Stephen Blais, joined by volunteers from Tree Canada and TD Friends of the Environment,…
Blais Celebrates 70 Years of Accident-Free Driving
Councillor Stephen Blais was proud to present Cumberland residents, and OC Transpo operators, André Bastien and Basharat Malik with Safe…
Coun. Stephen Blais Makes Paramedic Debate Personal
An Ottawa city councillor who himself required emergency assistance in 2013 after suffering a massive heart attack became incensed with…
Blais Hosts Inaugural All Saints Bowl at Millennium Park
Friday Night Lights Draws Capacity Crowd Cumberland City Councillor and amateur sports champion Stephen Blais kicked off a new tradition…
Affordable Public Transit For All
Watson & Blais announce transit pass for low income residents Today, Mayor Jim Watson, along with the Chair of the…
Councillor Blais Donates to St. Matt's Football Program
Cumberland City Councillor and amateur sports champion Stephen Blais has donated $2,000 to St. Matthew’s High School football program to…
Blais secures three new school crossing guards
3 adult crossing guards added to improve student safety Stephen Blais is proud to announce that students will be able…
Blais officially opens Millennium splash pad and turf field
State of the art facility in Orléans Cumberland City Councillor and amateur sports champion, Stephen Blais and hundreds of east…